Thirst Relief Auction Tonight!

Its time again for the annual Thirst Relief International Mentor Auction. Gain valuable insight from today's leading photographers while donating to an incredible cause. Each private mentoring session is 90 minutes and takes place during WPPI. 100% of the proceeds go to benefit Thirst Relief. Please help support Thirst Relief and bid tonight at 7pm PST!

As a special incentive to raise more money for Thirst Relief, Mike will award the top bidder with his entire DVD set!  That's a value of almost $1300!!!

BID ON MIKE COLON NOW!

Hawaiian Retreat Wrap Up!

This is much overdue but I wanted to post the winners for the best images at The Mike Colón Experience X Hawaiian Retreat and give a few shout outs to the workshop attendees who I now consider friends and to the wonderful people who helped me make this dream a reality!

First I want to thank my dear friend Mike Mijangos of Mangotree Photography. Without him and his very connected wife Me Shell, this workshop in paradise would have never happened! Mike, you went above and beyond and I'm sure all of the attendees will agree with me when I say you did it with style! We lived like kings for a week! You also were a valuable asset to the group with your lighting and photography skills. Thank you for helping out with instruction and being such a giver all week!

Next I want to thank my assistant Rosanna who was equally responsible for making this workshop a success. In addition to her fine modeling skills (see images below of her with her fiance Jared), she managed the details from concept to completion with a fun and positive attitude.

And last but absolutely not least (because without attendees there is no workshop) I want to thank all of the very cool photographers (and husbands/wives) who came out to spend a week with me. You blessed me more than I can speak of and I pray that God richly blesses your business and families in 2009 and beyond!

Below are some of the winning images from each day's contests. I was extremely impressed with the photographs taken by all of the attendees throughout the week. It was a talented group who I expect to see many great things from over the next couple of years. Enjoy!

Scarlett Lillian

Corey Balazowich

Scarlett Lillian

Joanna Tano

Erin Kline

Scarlett Lillian

Scarlett Lillian

Corey Balazowich

The few of us who braved the rain and lava fields for an early morning excursion.
Clockwise starting with me: Mike Colon, Julie Colon, Natalie Norton, Luke Edmonson, Gavin Wade, Erin Kline, Mike Mijangos, Scarlett Lillian

Here are a few more links I found using google. They have more images from the workshop. If you have any other links please comment on this post with the links. Thanks!

Scarlett Lillian - Mike Colon Hawaii
Natalie Norton - Last Images from Maui
Natalie Norton - More Mike Colon
Natalie Norton - Mike Colon Workshop Day 1 Part 2
Natalie Norton - Mike Colon Workshop Day 1 Part 1
Gavin Wade & Erin Kline - Two Tickets to Paradise
Gavin Wade & Erin Kline - Day 3 with Jared & Rosanna
Gavin Wade & Erin Kline - Day 2
Gavin Wade & Erin Kline - Day 1
Joanna Tano - Mike Colon Day 2
Corey Ann - Hawaii Day 3: Rosanna and Jared
Corey Ann - Hawaii Day 2: Chris and Katie
Corey Ann - Hawaii Day 2: The Sights
Corey Ann - Hawaii Day 1: Rosanna and Jared
Corey Ann - Aloha!
Mike Mijangos - More Images from the Mike Colon Experience
Mike Mijangos - Mike Colon Experience X, Maui, Hawaii

Gracie Barra BJJ Blue Belt!

I am so excited to announce that I received my Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu today.  I am honored to have received the promotion from professor Marcio Feitosa, a legend in BJJ.  I want to give a special thanks to all of my professors and training partners at Gracie Barra America for giving me a great start to a sport that I will enjoy for the rest of my life!  Only 6 or 7 more years of training for my black belt :)  I want to thank Kayron Gracie and professor Philipe "Furao" Della Monica for all of the private lessons and personal attention to my training.  I also want to thank Mike Pesh for all of the great images from today!

50% Off Private Consulting for Limited Time!

For a limited time, I am offering Private Consulting for 50% off!

My "I am/I am not" list for 2009

Here is a list to encourage/remind/keep me accountable this  year.

Our Newest Team Member!

This adorable flower girl doubled as my creative consultant. Fortunately, she accepted cupcakes as payment because I was over budget on this job :) Thanks Rosanna for capturing this great moment! I think I'm ready to have a baby girl now!

New Years in Paris Wedding

Here's a sneak peek of a wedding I shot on New Year's Eve. It was out of this world! Linda Pittelli, you and your staff amaze me! What a way to bring in the New Year! Congrats Sandra & Alex!